Kody Brown’s Protective Approach to His Daughters’ Dating Lives

In the recent episode of TLC’s “Sister Wives,” viewers got a glimpse into Kody Brown’s protective parenting style when it comes to his daughters’ romantic relationships. The 56-year-old father of 18, known for his once-polygamous lifestyle with four wives, revealed his strong beliefs about chastity and dating during his first meeting with his 23-year-old daughter Aurora’s boyfriend, Brodie Utley. Despite his own complex marital history, Kody maintains traditional values regarding premarital relationships, creating a thought-provoking contrast between his personal choices and his expectations for his children.

During the October 26 episode, Kody didn’t hold back when meeting Brodie, who had been dating Aurora for just a few months at that time. His perspective was clear and direct: “When you’re just dating, you’re kissing another man’s wife until she’s your wife. And if she doesn’t become your wife, you’re kissing another man’s wife.” This statement reflects Kody’s fundamental belief in chastity before marriage, as he explained, “don’t take something away from them that doesn’t belong to you.” The protective father went on to tell Brodie that if he truly loved Aurora, he would follow Kody’s example of keeping “hands off” until marriage, referencing his relationship with Robyn Brown, Aurora’s mother. While Kody interrogated Brodie about his ability to protect Aurora, the young woman continued decorating the family Christmas tree, finding humor in the situation as she observed that “Brodie’s very much thinking about tactics. ‘I know how to use knives. I’m trained in mixed martial arts. She’s good, sir.'”

The family dynamics at play add another layer to this interaction. Robyn, who is now Kody’s only remaining wife, shares Aurora, Dayton (25), and Breanna (21) with her first husband. After becoming spiritually united with Kody in 2010 and legally marrying him in 2014, Kody adopted Robyn’s eldest children. The couple also shares two biological children, Solomon (13) and Ariella (9). This blended family situation gives context to Kody’s protective stance toward Aurora, though his approach to her dating life seems more stringent than it was with his older daughters who married years ago. Kody’s current mindset has been shaped by the significant changes in his marital situation, as he admitted during the episode, “I’ve gone through three divorces,” referencing his splits from Christine in 2021, Janelle in 2022, and Meri in 2023.

Kody’s evolving perspective on his children’s relationships represents a shift in his parenting approach. He candidly acknowledged that he feels “more discriminating now” than he was when his older daughters Mykelti (29), Aspyn (30), and Maddie (29) were entering serious relationships. This change appears to be directly connected to his own marital disappointments. Reflecting on his past, Kody explained, “The problem was in the culture I came from, if at 22 I’m going steady with somebody, it’s because we’re going to get married.” He further admitted that while he once believed he could determine compatibility within days or weeks of dating, decades later he realized, “Oh, that wasn’t a good idea.” This self-awareness suggests that Kody is attempting to protect his younger daughters from what he now perceives as his own hasty relationship decisions.

The contrast between Kody’s polygamous history and his traditional expectations for his daughters creates an interesting tension. While he himself maintained intimate relationships with multiple wives simultaneously for many years, he advocates for his daughters to practice complete chastity before marriage. He emphasized to Brodie that the “best kind of relationship” is one where if a breakup occurs, the couple can “still be friends” because they didn’t cross “the intimacy line.” This philosophy appears to be born from his own experiences with failed marriages and the emotional complications that can arise from physical intimacy before a fully committed relationship.

As “Sister Wives” continues to document the evolving Brown family dynamics, viewers are witnessing Kody’s transformation as a father and his changing approach to parenting adult children. While Aurora and Brodie have now celebrated one year of dating according to social media, their relationship continues under the watchful eye of a father who has been through significant personal changes. Kody’s protective stance toward Aurora reflects both his love for his daughter and the lessons he’s learned through his own complex romantic history. As the family navigates these changing relationships, viewers can expect to see more of how Kody’s experiences with polygamy and divorce continue to shape his approach to parenting his adult children, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart. The show airs on TLC Sundays at 10 p.m. ET, offering audiences an ongoing look at this unconventional family’s journey.